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BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANTS Heritage, industry savvy, and amazing dishes
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WELCOME explorelawrence.com info@explorelawrence.com eXplore Lawrence (business office) 200 W. 9th Street Lawrence, KS 66044 785.856.5282 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kim Anspach MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Andrea Johnson All images are property of eXplore Lawrence unless otherwise noted.
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We are glad you are visiting and hope you enjoy all the pleasures that our often-quirky and always-unmistakable community has to offer. Lawrence’s mission is to create a community where all enjoy life and feel at home. We provide many of the amenities of a large metropolitan area, while maintaining a strong hometown sensibility. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and on our ability to blend different cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles into a harmonious community. We have a rich and fascinating history, a wide range of stimulating cultural experiences, plentiful natural and green spaces, nationally recognized educational institutions, and many unique and enjoyable shopping opportunities. I hope you enjoy your time here and get an opportunity to appreciate some of the sights and sounds of Lawrence. The Kansas Riverfront is a great place to take a walk, and Downtown Lawrence is a great location to grab a delicious bite to eat and enjoy Lawrence’s well-known shopping and entertainment scene. Whatever your interests, I’m sure you can find them here. The dedicated staff at eXplore Lawrence can assist you through this guide, their web site, the Visitors Center, or through a friendly phone call. Courtney Shipley Mayor of Lawrence
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Fally Afani Melinda Briscoe Haines Eason David Garfield DeBarre Johnson Cheryl Nelsen Richard Noggle Nick Spacek MOPED MODELS Caleb Deines Bahozhoni White Creative Services provided by
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LAWRENCE PROMISE When the 2020 pandemic arrived, businesses and locations in Lawrence responded with widespread public health measures and initiatives, including the creation of the Lawrence Promise program. Businesses and venues that signed the Lawrence Promise observe and follow all federal, state, and local public health mandates. Lawrence respects and values the health of its citizens and its visitors. We know that public safety, and your individual well-being, always comes first—whatever the future might bring. Lawrence Promise businesses are committed to creating transmission barriers, enhancing sanitation, promoting health screening, following industry-specific guidance, and making themselves available to speak with customers about their questions or concerns.
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STOP BY AND SEE US If this is your first visit to Lawrence, be sure to stop by the Lawrence Visitors Center. Located at the heart of the city’s historic downtown, the center is staffed by friendly, knowledgeable staff and volunteers available to provide event updates and customized recommendations or other assistance to improve your visit. We are eager to meet you!
PLANNING AHEAD For complete information on things to see and do in Lawrence, go online at explorelawrence.com. Find what events will happen during your stay, search for the hotel room that best fits your needs, and review a complete list of local restaurants, attractions and recreational opportunities.
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Welcome to Mass. Street, the town’s historic main street, the heart of the city, the commercial hub, the nightlife scene and the cultural treasure. If you visit Lawrence, be sure to stroll down Mass. with us!
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In the mid-1800s, the founders of Lawrence intentionally chose “Massachusetts Street” as the center of town to honor the city’s ties to Free-State and abolitionist groups from Massachusetts that helped settle the city and promote it as a bastion against those attempting to spread slavery into the new territory. Nearly 175 years later, Massachusetts Street—or “Mass.” as locals call it—remains the center of town. The diversity of Lawrence-only shopping opportunities, restaurants and coffee shops makes it the city’s most popular tourist attraction. Here, you can dine at the state’s first post-Prohibition brewery (Free State Brewing Company), pick up some artisanal madeon-site candles (Waxman Candles), browse through two floors of regional art (Phoenix Gallery), pick up all of your knitting supplies (Yarn Barn), and your outdoor gear (Sunflower Bike Shop), grab some coffee (Alchemy) or Asian fusion (Encore Cafe), catch an indie movie (Liberty Hall) or a national touring band (The Granada), or simply enjoy a quiet spot (the Japanese Friendship Garden). Park the car and take a stroll. If you don’t have a particular destination in mind, the opportunities will come to you and the people-watching never disappoints.
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Mass. Street was the site of some of the most terrifying scenes of Bleeding Kansas and the Lawrence Massacre in 1863 when pro-Confederate raiders rode through, burned the town and murdered citizens. You can find more about the city’s Civil War connections and history in general at the Watkins Museum of History located on (you guessed it) Mass. Street.
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One of the anchors of Mass. Street is Liberty Hall. Now an indie cinema house and concert/event venue, the theater has been around so long that it has hosted Susan B. Anthony, Oscar Wilde and even an opera by L. Frank Baum (author of the Oz books).
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LOVE GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON DAILEY
In my travels as a music writer, I’ve visited record shops in every town and city I passed through, but Love Garden Sounds remains my platonic ideal. While there are definitely bigger, there’s none more friendly or welcoming to its community. In addition to racks and displays filled with popular and underground vinyl records, compact discs, and cassette tapes, the walls display work from local artists, and music from Lawrence and the surrounding areas is given a prominent place both in the bins and for in-store performances. The store also frequently brings in kittens from the Lawrence Humane Society. Over the years, I’ve had some amazing experiences at Love Garden Sounds. I drank coffee and ate doughnuts at 9 a.m. while sitting on the floor watching William Elliott Whitmore make a surprise pop-up performance after packing The Bottleneck
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bodytruth soap apothecary LOVE GARDEN SOUNDS 822 Massachusetts St. lovegardensounds.com
the night before. One humid summer night, I helped move CD racks down the stairs of the old location, onto the sidewalk, and wheeled them down the block to the new spot. Once, owner Kelly Corcoran pulled out a box of used pop-punk and garage rock singles and LPs he’d just purchased and offered the whole thing to me then and there, rather than just having me pick them up piecemeal over the next six months. The Love Garden staff members know what you’re into, and if they don’t, they’ll puzzle it out quickly with insightful questions and an amazing ability to listen. I’ve probably spent the equivalent of a year’s worth of mortgage payments there over the years, but I will never tire of walking into Love Garden and finding a new favorite album, frequently one being played on the shop’s stereo. Love Garden is the kind of place where you walk in, hear something playing, and immediately walk to the front counter to ask, “What is this? It’s amazing!” Then you have a solid 15-minute conversation about the musicians, their influences, the label that put it out, or all of the above. Those conversations are what I treasure most about Love Garden—and no band or musician is off-limits. Your search for the latest Taylor Swift album will be met with just as much pluck and enthusiasm as a request to track down something from a long-forgotten ’60s psych-rock band. The staff will probably ask what you dig about whatever you’re buying, and if they haven’t heard it, then it’s possible they’ll have it spinning on the turntable the next time you walk in. —Nick Spacek
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Wonder Fair 841 Massachusetts St. wonderfair.com Art supplies, highend stationery, custom cards, local zines and a delightful assortment of catthemed patches and pins.
river rat skate shop 608 N. Second St. riverratks.com Skateboards, customized screen printing and other products with original attitude. Visitors Guide 2022
Love Garden Sounds is open every day of the week although they open a little later on Sundays and close earlier on Thursday and Fridays, so bear that in mind when planning your visit. The shop tends to be most crowded on Friday afternoons and Saturday daytime. If you’re the sort of person who likes to dig for the oddball and obscure, give yourself at least an hour or two to make your way through the several bins of dollar records and CDs, as well as the occasional crates of free cassettes tucked underneath, to say nothing of the wide array of new and used vinyl and compact discs. There is also a plethora of 45rpm singles numbering in the thousands for those looking to stock up their jukebox or start a side hustle as a DJ.
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The Eighth Street Taproom sits on the southwest corner of Eighth and New Hampshire in downtown Lawrence. It’s unobtrusive, with a fairly nondescript exterior save for a vertical red-lit sign reading “Taproom” that hangs above a wraparound patio. On any given evening when the weather is warm, or at least not freezing, one can sit outside, sip a cocktail, and peoplewatch—alumni on their way to revisit college
memories at the flashier Sandbar next door and crowds on their way to line up for a concert at the Bottleneck across the street. Perhaps you’re on your way to a concert or dinner yourself? The cozy booths inside the Tap, as it is often called by locals, provide a quiet spot for an early evening drink beforehand or a nightcap afterward. Order a Ginger Smash, the bar’s signature cocktail, and enjoy an always eclectic selection of music playing on the turntable behind the bar.
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Lawrence beer company (west location)
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4811 Bob Billings Parkway lawrencebeerco.com/lbc-west A brewery in Lawrence’s newer west side of town features a full kitchen, patio dining and original brews.
The sandbar 17 E. 8th Street thesandbar.com Over-the-top beach and tiki motifs decorate this local favorite known for its signature tropical drinks and— every night at 10 p.m.—the indoor hurricane featuring a mix of rain, wind and the masterof-ceremonies mermaid.
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early on Sunday evenings, as well as book release parties for local poets such as Danny Caine, owner of the town’s beloved Raven Book Store. In recent years, the Tap has become a popular spot for visiting authors to get a drink after their readings at the Lawrence Public Library or Raven Book Store. Members of PBR Book Club have enjoyed memorable conversations with such writers as Karen Russell, Alissa Nutting, and J. Robert Lennon. We are prone to giving book club merch to authors and occasionally treating them to more unexpected gifts—J. Robert Lennon got a tray of deviled eggs. The Covid pandemic was hard for bars, and, out of caution for its patrons, the Taproom remained shuttered longer than most. The long closure was made possible in part by an active GoFundMe campaign that was heartening to monitor, with former Taproom patrons from across the nation posting favorite memories and recalling bands they once saw play in the basement. During the closure our book club met virtually and occasionally in members’ yards, but we longed to return to our headquarters. It was a long wait, but the Tap reopened quietly in June of 2021, and the book club has been meeting mostly on the patio since then, happy to play a small role in the largely unknown literary history of a small bar fast approaching its thirtieth anniversary. —Richard Noggle
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This venue’s sophisticated, speakeasy vibe is the perfect setting for the bar’s upscale signature cocktails.
The Taproom can easily be a full evening’s destination in its own right. Later in the evenings on weekends, a band or DJ often sets up in the spacious basement, which features a second bar and lively dance floor. I always show up on the last Tuesday of the month, along with a group of ten or twelve folks who engage in a lively, sometimes contentious, debate about books. This is the PBR Book Club, a group devoted to discussing sometimes difficult contemporary literature in local bars; a former librarian from Lawrence Public Library and I established the club just over a decade ago. We wanted the PBR Book Club to be a group that met in a bar and drank beer. We tried a few different bars that felt too loud, too large, too crowded, before ultimately settling on the Taproom as our headquarters. It was a bar with a reputation as both a “dive” and a bastion of cool. In other words, it was perfect for us, and the bartenders have always been very accommodating, even opening the basement early for us on occasions when our group swells and needs more space. Most people probably don’t associate the Taproom with literature, but the bar has an interesting literary lineage. Open since 1994, the Taproom is known to have been a frequent stop for William S. Burroughs, the famous and controversial literary figure who spent the last sixteen years of his life in Lawrence before passing away in 1997. The bar has also hosted a number of poetry series over the years, usually held in the basement
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SANDERS MOUND Overlook Park, Clinton Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers entrance) Sanders Mound is available to visitors throughout the year, but if you decide to approach it from Overlook Park, be aware that the gates to the park are open between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
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For me, one spot in Lawrence will always stand out—Sanders Mound. Located in Overlook Park on property maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this green area is part of a larger complex surrounding Clinton Lake which holds a state park, camping spots, bike paths, city and county walking trails, beaches, boat launches, a marina and more. But this particular spot is perfect for quiet contemplation. At the top of this mound, you are just under 1,000 feet elevation, but the drop over the lake places you at about the height of the eagles you see, flying a few hundred yards in front of you as they search for food and swoop into the lake waters. You are surrounded by prairie, forest and water, and you can smell these when the wind blows. On a recent visit to Sanders Mound, I realized that favorite locations trigger memories, just as a song transports you to a time when you first heard its melody. Sanders Mound took my thoughts back to April 24, 2000, two days after my father passed away. I hiked to the bench at the top of the mound with a college acquaintance from the early 1970s. He had popped up in my life a month earlier after an absence of 29 years. My acquaintance, Bob Nelsen, and I had worked together on the Northwest Missourian, the newspaper for Northwest Missouri State University. We went our separate ways in 1971, but that April walk together to the mound was a walk I hoped would lift my spirits from the grief I was feeling. I had no idea the nature we experienced would touch him as well. He wrote in an email later, “That lone bench on top of the hill was like a magnet to me. I felt compelled to reach it. When I got there and saw what it had to offer, I knew why. I felt as if I had shed the weight of the world, if only for a few hours.” The route, approximately a mile and a half round trip, at that time was a dirt path winding through native grasses and over a bit of marshy, wet grass in a low spot. Today, hikers can enjoy a concrete path 10 feet wide from either Overlook Park or E 900th Rd. The concrete ends at the base of the mound, but well-worn paths lead to the top. For those not used to hiking, a bench offers rest before they start up the mound, and bicycle racks are available to cyclists who choose to walk to the top. Another bench is available at the top. The north side of the mound is covered by prairie grass remnant, a term describing fragments of an original prairie landscape with native plant communities still intact.
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wells overlook park Wells Overlook Rd. douglascountyks. org/county-parks/ wells-overlookpark This county park, surrounded by protected land, features an observation tower and an ADA-compliant lookout.
lawrence river trails Lawrence Riverfront Park lawrencemountainbikeclub.org/lawrence-river-trails This series of walking and biking trails overlooks the scenic Kaw River.
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This rooftop terrace and restaurant offer some of the best views of Lawrence’s urban landscape.
The grasses are home to creatures who sometimes use the concrete path as well. We frightened five tiny snakes into wiggling their way into the grass. A praying mantis posed long enough for me to take a picture of him and his shadow, and a myriad of spiders paused to let me pass. Sanders Mound has long been a gathering spot, even before planned flooding began in 1972 to create Clinton Lake. Martha Parker, who grew up on a farm just west of the lake’s dam, writes in her book Soil of Our Souls that Sanders Mound gets its name from the last family that owned the farmland before the Corps of Engineers. Historian Lynn H. Nelson recalls events from the prereservoir time. “There were entertainments, often staged by the school children, or a community sing, but, if there were snow and moonlight, the young people usually would climb the steep hill behind the town, build a bon-fire there and stay up late, sledding and cuddling by the fire while the older folks cleaned up the school and headed home.” I believe Sanders Mound continues to offer that energy, as well as a deep reserve of nature and peace. When I walked away from Sanders Mound in 2000, I left feeling calm and soothed from the landscape, and my acquaintance who joined me that day became my husband, now of the past 21 years. You might not find a life companion on the mound, but I know you will find beauty and peace.
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BAKER UNIVERSITY WETLANDS & DISCOVERY CENTER 1365 N. 1250 Road bakeru.edu/history-traditions/the-wetlands The nearly 11 miles of trails that run through the more than 900 acres of the Baker Wetlands are open from dawn to dusk. The visitor and educational center is open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, and 1–3 p.m., and on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon.
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I’m not a naturalist, nor am I am a country gal—not that there is anything wrong with either. I admire people who know trees by looking at their bark or who can distinguish different species of the dormouse. And when I think of country folks, my mind immediately connects to my mother’s side of the family, who hail from Chautauqua County. My brother and I both have fond memories of spending time with our grandparents and greatgrandparents in that rural county of southeast Kansas. Despite my city-girl ways, I have always enjoyed the Baker Wetlands. It
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mutt run off-leash dog park 1330 E. 902 Road lawrenceks.org/lprd/recreationfacilities/muttrun If you have or bring a dog to Lawrence, this is their place. Featuring 30 acres of woodlands, creeks, open meadows and fields—this is canine heaven.
doesn’t take expertise to appreciate the scenery and sprawling landscape. I used to think of it as I would a large park. It’s a place to go when I needed to collect my thoughts, get some fresh air, and perhaps stretch my legs. I always liked the area’s aspect of preservation, making sure that creatures have access to their natural habitat. Knowing teachers were bringing their classes to the discovery center for fieldtrips felt right; teach them young so they could be good stewards of this planet. The Baker Wetlands is the ideal kind of cool, open-air classroom. So, yes, I had always liked the wetlands. However, there came a time when I appreciated it on a level not felt before. The pandemic had me visiting that area not for relaxation and fresh air, but for retreat. It’s a place for emotional nourishment and solace. When the pandemic shutdown came, my son and I decided that we would take more walks. We started out with our own neighborhood and then took to trails throughout the city. As it began to warm up, I thought of my peaceful place, Baker Wetlands. I was excited to move our daily walks to a place I’d always fancied. During our first visit together, I was struck by the fact that while most everything about my daily routines had changed, nothing seemed different about the wetlands. The essential aspects of the ecosystem— the wetlands itself and the animals who lived in or migrated through it—remained unchanged.
prairie park nature center 2730 Harper St. lawrenceks.org/lprd/ppnc Trails around a lake offer a peaceful setting for this 100-acre facility, and the heart of it is a preservation and education center with resident ambassador animals such as eagles, owls, ferrets and more.
ku field station 2101 Constant Ave. biosurvey.ku.edu/fieldstation A working ecological research station, the prairie preserve with five miles of public trails— including an ADA-compliant pathway—offers scenic views of the surrounding region.
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As I strolled along the boardwalks, I stopped and read all of the signs offering information about the wetland’s inhabitants, both fauna and flora. One sign said over 490 plant species had been identified, along with 29 species of fish, 29 species of mammals, 13 species of amphibians and 27 species of reptiles; other signs gave more detailed, specific facts about it all. I had seen, and yes, even read most of these signs before, but something time hit me differently. As I read, I was much more cognizant of what was around me: the plants, grasses, reeds, flowers and trees all functioning together as one biosphere. They helped to filter the water, provide homes and food for animals, and hide them when they didn’t want to be seen. Right in front of the parking area, by the “dawn til dusk” sign, stand two bird houses constructed for purple martins. They sit on poles, much too high for human hands. I smile when I see them because they remind me of buildings from the 1960s cartoon The Jetsons. That show was supposed to take place in the future, which would likely be right now. But the purple martins know and care nothing about how we planned the future, or were disappointed by what came about. They just know they have shelter, sustenance, and the innate desire to find conditions to thrive. And that is what they have at the wetlands. Thinking about the other animals that make those marshy lands their homes comforted me in a time of chaos and confusion. The muskrat knew nothing of a lockdown. The black-crowned night heron lived her life just as she always had. Same for the snakes and frogs. Nothing had changed for them, whereas everything had changed for us. More than once tears ran down my face. Looking across the beautiful Kansas landscape, I was profoundly grateful for the life surrounding me—vibrant life, continuous life— and it strengthened me. The wetlands confirms that nature endures. And it made me feel that we will, too. —Melinda Briscoe
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Lawrence and the University of Kansas partner on a citywide bus program offering multiple routes across the city. Tickets (including transfers if needed) are only $1 with reduced rates for students, senior and others. Go online at lawrencetransit.org for more information. On KU football game days, the city also provides free bus transport from all three downtown parking garages to the Booth Memorial Stadium.
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In North Lawrence, this former one-room schoolhouse is now an event venue and holds some of the city’s most talkedabout concerts. Lawrence has large venues, but also look on the events section of our website for unforgettable performances at smaller local favorites.
A research and event center, this institute also hosts a permanent museum detailing the life and career of Robert J. Dole, the Kansas native and decorated World War II veteran, Senate leader, presidential candidate and driving force behind legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Mass. Street bridges crossing over the Kaw River unite Lawrence and what was once a separate community of North Lawrence. Now the area along the river is home to scenic trails.
Largely open to visitors, the KU campus sits on Mt. Oread at the center of town. Stop by for a sporting event, to visit one of the several outstanding museums, or simply to enjoy the greenery and architecture.
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debruce center 1647 Naismith Dr. debrucecenter.ku.edu Adjacent to Allen Fieldhouse, this museum and educational center hosts James Naismith’s original rules of basketball, a historical timeline of KU basketball, a dining area and the selfie-worthy photo spot of James Naismith’s statue.
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1651 Naismith Dr. kuathletics.com/facilities/allen-fieldhouse Since Allen Fieldhouse opened on March 1, 1955, the University of Kansas men’s basketball team has won 12 Final Four berths and two national titles, in 1988 and 2008. It is no exaggeration to say that KU owes its success, in large part, to this basketball cathedral and arguably the best home-court advantage in sports. The building, which replaced 3,800-seat Hoch Auditorium and cost $2.5 million, is named after Dr. Forrest C. “Phog” Allen—the “Father of Basketball Coaching”—who coached at KU for 39 years before retiring in 1956. The fieldhouse—called the “monarch of the midlands” at the time—was the second-largest college basketball venue in the country behind Minnesota’s Williams Arena. Mark D. Hersey wrote on the KU History website about that dedication game against K-State in 1955 with an overflow crowd of 17,228, still a school record. “Shortly after the athletes had vacated the floor (at halftime), the lights in the building dimmed and a voice boomed across the darkness:“Tonight we are gathered to participate in the dedication of a building … this great new field house at the University of Kansas.” KU won, 77-67, and afterward, Allen said, “Nothing’s ever touched me to the core like this. I only hope I’m a little bit worthy of it all.”
After my father moved our family from New York to Lawrence, he purchased two season tickets to University of Kansas basketball games at Allen Fieldhouse. From 1973, I began joining him as a brighteyed 7-year-old in a ritual that shaped my life and relationship with my father. Going to the games, we’d always park our car on Emerald Drive, just off 19th Street Terrace and then pass along the sidewalks of famed Naismith Drive. If we were late, I’d race across the field of untouched snow, battling the freezing winter air and gasping for breath as I reached the entrance gates and entered the warm confines of Allen Fieldhouse. Section 2, row 4, seat 3 is where I sat next to my dad for 21
kaw valley fc soccer at rock chalk park 6100 Rock Chalk Dr. kawvalleyfc.com Beginning in 2022, the Rock Chalk Park soccer field is the home venue for Kaw Valley FC, a founding member of the USL W League, a women’s elite pre-professional competitive league.
23rd street brewery 3512 Clinton Parkway brew23.com A favorite restaurant for KU sport fans, this hometown original features beers brewed on site as well as dishes named in homage to Jayhawk legends.
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to the Promised Land.” Manning heeded my call and led Kansas to the Final Four. I moved back to my childhood seat after graduating from KU in 1988. Suddenly, I was at home again next to my dear dad, where I watched the next ten years of games before covering Kansas basketball as a journalist in 1998. Through my life, Allen Fieldhouse has offered so much excitement and provided so many memories. While my amazing father, my forever hero, passed peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2021, I pray he died feeling the warm embrace we shared when Guy made that sweet shot against Kentucky. You never forget your first love or that one special place that made you feel so alive. Allen Fieldhouse was where my childhood dreams were born 48 years ago with my father. The magical memories live on. —David Garfield
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years. Once the game started, I could forget about any problems at school and live out my childhood dreams in my own secular house of worship. I fell in love with tradition-rich Allen Fieldhouse. The chant of “Rock Chalk Jayhawk, KU” gave me chills and still echoes in my mind. And my heart was captured that first year, when the 1973–74 team made a run for the NCAA Final Four and I placed my new heroes, Rick Suttle, Norm Cook and Danny Knight, on a pedestal. My dad and I bonded over these games. We’d talk about whether Jayhawks like Donnie Von Moore and Herb Nobles could make the
NBA and discuss our favorite players, including All-American Darnell Valentine. After Valentine graduated in 1981, Tony Guy and David Magley became my last childhood heroes, and my dad and I loved watching them play with passion and grace. My all-time favorite moment happened on December 12, 1981, when Kansas played powerhouse Kentucky. After Guy swished a 20-foot jumper from the top of the key in overtime, I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I immediately turned and hugged my dad and didn’t want to let go. Though KU lost, I still cherish that hug with dad 40 years later and remember how Guy and the Jayhawks brought us closer together. After graduating from high school in 1984, I attended KU and sat in the student section. One game during the 1985–86 season, I became so hyped that I yelled to my high school classmate Danny Manning, “C’mon Danny, take us
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There’s something special about an arts community in that it brings people from all walks of life together. That’s why my favorite spot, a corner dive bar and venue called The Replay, resembles the description of the great high school uprising in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off—a place where a hodgepodge of geeks, motorheads, wastoids, sportos, and dweebs all come together for fellowship and outrageous stage shows. At The Replay, you may be watching an experimental psych-rock band sandwiched between a local hip-hop star and some gnarly dude in a leather jacket. That’s why we always say, “It doesn’t matter what you do in Lawrence, everyone ends up at The Replay.” The downtown venue’s unique setup plays to revelers and party-scene kids. Some come for the shows, some for the pinball, and some come strictly for the dance floor, which is one of the prime spots for Lawrence’s trend-setters. The layout allows the party kids to easily transition between the outside dance floor (it’s heated in the winter!) and the intimate venue inside. If you get lost along the way and need to head for the door, just follow the trail of chain smokers and goths who loiter the hallway of show flyers connecting the two areas. As a music journalist, I’m out covering shows sometimes four or five nights a week. But at the end of the night, I like to go “home.” So I kick back at The Replay, sometimes with other music journalists, and we recount our day while getting a face-full of metal or punk. The venue is a second home for musicians (there are even drinks named after local bands), and though The Replay has a reputation for its competitive booking schedule, you’d be hard-pressed to find a Lawrence musician who hasn’t played The Replay. When you see as many shows as I do, it becomes a challenge to avoid boredom or repetition. The Replay has a strong sense of community, but it’s also where you go to be truly entertained. I’ve seen the best and rowdiest punk shows of my life at The Replay, but it’s also my go-to Lawrence spot for hip-hop.
Here are, among other things, are some of the craziest things I’ve seen go down at Replay: • A caged wrestling match • A sax player crowd surfing • Punks in thongs • Musicians dog piling each other • A seven-minute set that nearly destroyed the place • A singer dressed like Jesus with a backing band dressed like nuns • A series of spooky and taco-worshiping burlesque performances • Every single Gnarly Davidson show • The absolute magic that is an Approach set Finally, go into this venue with an open mind. The Replay is home to a diverse population, and you’ll find people from all backgrounds. There’s a good chance The Replay is where you’ll find your new favorite band, make new friends, and try new drinks. Who knows? You may even find yourself calling it “home” at the end of the night as well (trust me, we all end up there). —Fally Afani
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kaw valley public house 444 Locust kawvalleypub.com Dedicated indoor and outdoor stages make this north Lawrence venue a place where singersongwriters go to hear and enjoy other musicians.
the granada TIPS FOR HITTING THE TOWN Going into a local nightlife hot-spot can sometimes be a little intimidating or feel too townie. I get that, so here’s my advice for enjoying The Replay or for hitting the town in general.
This renovated historic theater hosts national touring acts and sponsors local celebrations and street parties.
the jazzhaus 926 Massachusetts Street jazzhaus.com Climb the stairs and squeeze inside to experience Lawrence’s place for jazz, soul, drag shows, karaoke and more.
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• Tip your bartender (this is a no-brainer, but make sure you tip early and often) • Do not tell the sound guy how to do his job. Just enjoy the warm comfort of a dive bar’s sound. • If you’re going to a punk show, tighten your laces. • Don’t be that person who takes your shoes off at the end of the night on the dance floor. Trust us on this one. Just. Don’t. • If someone falls in the “pit,” practice proper punk etiquette and pull them back up. • Bring ear plugs for the louder shows. • Support the band! Buy the merch, even if it’s just a button. Ask for their Soundcloud or Bandcamp links, and applaud the songs.
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GETTING THERE At this time, reservations are required but are easy to obtain. Call 785.864.4450 or visit biodiversity. ku.edu/plan-your-visit. While entry is free, a donation of $7 for adults and $4 for children is suggested. (Members and students are free.) Consider all that this amazing museum provides this community and the world at large, and bring some cash along. Sundays are the best days because traffic is minimal, and parking on the KU campus on weekends is free. Park behind Danforth Chapel or along Lilac Lane for a lovely experience of the heart of campus and some of the east-facing views from Mount Oread. Not a car lover? Lawrence Transit’s 10, 11, and 29 bus lines all pass close by.
My deep love of the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum formed during a stint as a staff employee at the university. To escape my cube office, I would trek up Mount Oread to get in some muchneeded walking and then head down into the museum’s lowest floor to stare at the fantastic collection of Pleistocene-era megafauna. Think wooly mammoths and all the other large beasts that roamed the planet during our prehistory. Also on that floor: a rich sampling of so many of the wild creatures that swam over Kansas when it was once covered by a shallow sea. I have been a fossil-and-bone lover since youth, still have a trilobite I received as a gift when I was four, and still sometimes daydream of making that career hop over into paleontology. So, you could say I have stalked this museum’s halls … a few times. For me, no other single place in Lawrence encapsulates the peaks and valleys of our fraught relationship with nature and the history of higher education’s interaction with it. Here, you can see the fascinating and troubling legacy of early naturalism as represented by the world-class taxidermy, captured in “The Panorama” of North American wildlife. Over 125 years old, these specimens have been heroically reasssessed and restored. But they also represent a history of purging nature. Lewis Lindsay Dyche, for which the hall that houses the museum is named, with knife and gun made much of the panorama possible, and his numerous voyages of carnage gave us a gripping view of the rich habitats our many North American animal menageries inhabited and lost.
The panorama is worth a visit alone, but so is the 45-foot mosasaur, a fearsome carnivorous creature that swam over what is now Kansas. For the true paleontology buff, note the Silvisaurus exhibit. It features touchable casts of Kansas’ only known dinosaur. As the staff maintain and restore these anchor exhibits, they also find time to create exceptional new ones. No matter what you go to see specifically, or what day of the week you make the trip, it’s worth going with this quote, in mind as it summarizes the conflict at the heart of this museum and others like it: “Natural history museums tend to have extensive collections compared to other types of museums because their specimens must represent the entire range of variation within a species. In this regard, they are the opposite of art and history museums. These museums collect certain objects because they are unique—natural history museums collect them because they are not.” —John E. Simmons, “Unusual not Usual in Collections,” Panorama, 1986. What that quote does not say is that what you will see in the KU Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum is but a fraction of what is there. Think of all the life contained in the building, and all the lives that have toiled to capture, catalogue, and care for it. In a sense, those lives and that work also represent the museum’s spirit and much of what
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haskell indian nations university 155 E. Indian Ave. haskell.edu One of the nation’s few intertribal universities. Native students from across the nation arrive to study here. If you have a chance to attend the autumn Indian Art Market or the spring Graduation Powwow, make sure to do it. Throughout the year, you can take the self-guided walking tour. Tour map available on university website.
707 Vermont St. lplks.org Housed in the award-winning architectural gem, the city’s library hosts numerous family events, children’s activities, lectures and more.
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A grassroots arts project; community members bring artifacts, decorations and more to adorn a public bench and possibly imbue it with magical powers. If you make a wish here, it might come true … but at the very least, you’ll leave with a great selfie.
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makes Lawrence great—a city dedicated to higher education, fraught with mistakes of the past but willing to address them and reassess for the future. I think that is a worthy approach to consider when we look to the future, when we face pressing ecological issues, mostly of our own doing. A visit to this museum is a trip to a cultural heritage site that can pose difficult questions, but always worthy ones. —Haines Eason
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We’re a foodie town. Regularly included among lists of the best restaurants, breweries and cafes in the state and region (and boasting James Beard Award semifinalist, Taylor Petrehn of 1900 Barker), Lawrence is home to approximately 200 eateries, ranging from upscale Italian to takeaway Cajun. Part of our focus on food and dining comes from our placement in a rich, smallscale agricultural area. Chefs know their growers and you can, too, by visiting the state’s longest-running farmers market. In addition to dining opportunities available whenever you visit, Lawrence hosts several food events throughout the year, from Juneteenth Barbecues to food truck weekends. Scan the QR code below or go online at explorelawrence. com/restaurants to find a complete and up-to-date listing of every local eating establishment, as well as information on dining specials, events, takeoutlistings and personalized recommendations.
SPENCER MUSEUM of ART
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NATURAL HISTORY biodiversity.ku.edu MUSEUM 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard
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Douglas Williams Jr. (left) and Samuel Carol opened Krustaceans Seafood in Downtown Lawrence.
There is always an exciting new trend in the Downtown Lawrence restaurant scene, and this year two new establishments mark a rise in Black-owned eateries
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Gold Medal BBQ serves dishes with down-home flavor passed down from generation to generation.
ABOUT THE WRITER DeBarre with a capital B. Good Eats + Good Drinks = Happiness. LFK Representer. Jackie of all trades.
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Everyone loves good food, and a restaurant that pairs good food with good vibes is sure to become your favorite. But what do you get when you have a restaurant with good food, good vibes AND is Black-owned? You get a restaurant that is next level! Two new Blackowned restaurants in Downtown Lawrence, Krustaceans Seafood and Gold Medal BBQ, provide the chance to support Black restaurateurs, enjoy mouth-watering meals, and be served by an awesome staff. Krustaceans co-owners Douglas Williams Jr. and Samuel Carol brought their take on the seafood craze to our doorstep in 2021, and how thankful we are! From a Cajun-style seafood platter with crab legs, shrimp, lobster, and corn on the cob, to the redvelvet waffles with fried fish, you cannot go wrong with anything from the menu. Big portions, big flavor, and colorful, fruity frozen daiquiris with or without alcohol. The only thing missing at Krustaceans is your appetite! Speaking of appetite, has anyone seen my bib?! Gold Medal BBQ is grade-A, finger-lickin’, lip-smackin’ BBQ. Owned by Olympic gold medalist Kyle Clemons and his wife, Christina, who competed in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Gold Medal BBQ draws on an Olympic mentality to create top-tier dishes, and they are still winning. Their dishes bring all of your favorite BBQ staples like pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage & baked beans, but with the down-home flavor passed down from generation to generation. The sweet potato casserole can only be described as soooooooooo good (yes, the extra o’s are necessary!), and just when you think they’ve outdone themselves, you get the dirty fries & smokehouse beignet! A deep-fried beignet?! Yes, with your choice of pork or beef & cheddar… *mind blown* Only an Olympic mind could come up with something so divine! Krustaceans Seafood & Gold Medal BBQ are more than good food and good vibes. These two restaurants are part of a change that is much deeper than the beautiful variety of food they offer. Good food, good vibes, and Black owned. Truly next level.
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Baymont Inn & Suites
740 Iowa St., 66044
785.838.4242/(877) Baymont
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Best Western Plus
6101 Rock Chalk Dr., 66049
785.330.8009
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Circle S Ranch & Country inn
3325 Circle S Ln., 66044
785.843.4124
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Comfort Inn & Suites
151 McDonald Dr., 66044
785.330.7241
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Country Inn and Suites by Radisson 2176 E 23rd St., 66046
785.727.1825
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Days Inn
730 Iowa St., 66044
785.841.6500
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DoubleTree by Hilton
200 McDonald Dr., 66044
785.841.7077
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EconoLodge
2525 W. 6th St., 66049
785.841.8410
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Eldridge Extended
201 W. 8th St., 66044
785.749.5011
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Eldridge Hotel
701 Massachusetts St., 66044
785.749.5011
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Hampton Inn
2300 W. 6th St., 66049
785.841.4994, 800.426.7866
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
3411 Iowa St., 66046
785.749.7555, 866.695.0459
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Motel 6
1130 N. 3rd St., 66044
785.749.4040, 800.4-motel6
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Quality Inn
2309 Iowa St., 66046
785.843.9100, 800.228.5151
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott
1 Riverfront Plaza, 66044
785.841.2700, 888.287.9400
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Super 8
801 Iowa St., 66044
785.330.9334, 800.454.3213
The Lodge of Baldwin City
502 Ames St., 66006
The Oread
1200 Oread Ave., 66044
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
900 New Hampshire, 66044 785.842.8800
TRU by Hilton
510 Wakarusa Dr., 66049
785.727.4244
Victorian Veranda Country Inn
1431 North 1900 Rd., 66044
Virginia Inn
2903 W. 6th St., 66049
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We’re a lively town. But how couldn’t we be? With two universities, a rich music and arts scene, numerous dining and shopping opportunities and plenty of recreation enthusiasts—there is always something special going down. The only difficulty is narrowing down your options and finding out what exactly is happening during your trip. To help you, our online guide can bring you a list of everything in your niche based on dates and areas of interest. Follow the QR scan or go online to explorelawrence.com/events
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Over 200 indoor Christmas trees with antique, vintage, and unique decorations Nov 1-Jan 1 10-5pm Wed-Sat | 1-5pm Sun
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HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) » 911
Lawrence City Hall » 785-832-3000
Clinton Lake Information » 785-843-7665
Lawrence Memorial Hospital » 785-505-5000
Kansas Road Conditions Hotline » 800-585-ROAD
Lawrence Parks & Recreation Dept. » 785-832-3450
KU Athletic Ticket Office » 800-34HAWKS
Time & Temperature » 785-842-5115
KU Information » 785-864-3506
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Carl Knox Natatorium
Lawrence High School
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Douglas County Courthouse South Park
Parnell Park
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Holcom Park
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BAKER WETLANDS Birdwatching, Boardwalks & Trails
Allen Fieldhouse, Booth Family Hall of Athletics & DeBruce Center Murphy Hall Strong Hall Natural History Museum Kansas Union
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SITES Historic Downtown Lawrence
1651 Naismith Dr. » 785-864-7050 » kuathletics.com The Booth Hall of Athletics celebrates the history of KU athletics and recognizes fans. The DeBruce Center is home to the original rules of basketball.
1600 Stewart Drive » 785-864-2787 » lied.ku.edu A multipurpose facility, the Lied Center of Kansas hosts everything from University productions to major Broadway plays and musicals.
Mass. St. » 785-843-3883 » downtownlawrence.com Enjoy unique shops, boutiques, cafes, galleries and public sculptures. While away the afternoon with a steamy latte or dance into the night at one of the many nightspots.
Spencer Museum of Art
4660 Bauer Farm Dr. 785-843-SHOW » theatrelawrence.com Six major productions each season, including musicals and works by area playwrights.
1301 Miss.St. » 785-864-4710 » spencerart.ku.edu This stellar collection represents the breadth of world art history and is one of the top-rated university museums in the country.
KU Natural History Museum Jayhawk Blvd. » 785-864-4450 » naturalhistory.ku.edu Nationally recognized for its public exhibits, collections, research and graduate education
Watkins Museum of History 1047 Mass. St. » 785-841-4109 » watkinsmuseum.org This impressive Romanesque building houses exhibits and artifacts from the area’s history.
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Theatre Lawrence
University Theatre 1530 Naismith » 785-864-3982 » kutheatre.com Offers a wide array of classical, musical and also contemporary productions in three series.
Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire » 785-843-ARTS » lawrenceartscenter.com Exhibitions of contemporary art, live music, theater, film, and dance performance.
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Dr. » 785-864-4900 » doleinstitute.org Features state-of-the-art exhibits, soaring stained glass American flag (the world’s largest), stirring World Trade Center memorial, and a Memory Wall honoring Kansas’ World War II veterans.
Haskell Indian Nations University 23rd & Barker Ave. » 785-749-8404 » haskell.edu The only intertribal four-year university in the country, Haskell has many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a fascinating piece of Lawrence history.
Baker University Wetlands
1365 N. 1250 Rd. » 785-594-4700 » www.bakeru.edu/wetlands One of the most diverse habitats in Kansas, the Baker Wetlands encompasses 927 acres of rich, natural wildlife. Stargazers, bird watchers, and exercise enthusiasts are always bustling around the area, which is open to the public.
Old West Lawrence
Located between Tennessee & Indiana St. (E-W) and 6th & 8th St. (N-S) » kansastowns.us/vowl.html Historically, this neighborhood was home to society’s elite and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Pick up a self-guided tour at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center.
University of Kansas Jayhawk Blvd. » ku.edu
Located high on Mt. Oread, KU boasts one of the most breath-taking campuses in the nation. Take a tour of historic Jayhawk Boulevard or Allen Fieldhouse, the cradle of basketball and home of the Jayhawks.
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